Experimental Courses 2017-2018, P-Z

PHIL 353X
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Buddhist Philosophy. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: PHIL 201 or PHIL 230. Examination
of central Buddhist positions and arguments on topics such as personal
and social ethics, moral psychology, metaphysics, and the relationship
between Buddhist thought and the sciences. Differences between Buddhist
and Western approaches to philosophy will be explored.

PHIL 363X. Metaphysics in Science Fiction and Popular Culture. (3-0) Cr.3. F. Prereq: PHIL 201. Examination of metaphysical issues that commonly arise in science fiction and related areas of popular culture, including topics such as the relationship between mind and reality, metaphysical personhood, time, and causation.

PHIL 389X. Philosophy of Psychology and Psychiatry. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: 3 credit hours of PHIL courses or 3 credit hours of PSYCH courses. Philosophical foundations of 20th century psychology and psychiatry. Introduction to competing schools of thought in psychology and their philosophical assumptions. Examination of philosophical assumptions in the study of psychopathology/abnormal psychology.

PHYS 050X. Preparation for Introductory Physics. (3-0) Cr. 0. F. Prereq: 1 year high school algebra.
An in‐depth active learning experience designed to impart the
fundamental concepts and principles of physics, with an emphasis on
applied mathematical techniques and logical thinking. For students
intending to enroll in classical physics (PHYS 221/222) who have not
taken high school physics, who have not had a high school college
preparatory physics course, or who need a review of physics problem
solving and physics concepts. Credit for Phys 50X does not count toward
graduation.

POL S 348X. British Government and Politics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: POL S 215 or POL S 241.
Political institutions and processes in Great Britain and Northern
Ireland; emphasis on Parliament, executive and monarchy, and public
policies, including devolution.

POL S 387X. First Ladies in U.S. History. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. (Cross-listed with HIST 387X and W S 387X.) Evolution of the role and office of the First Lady in U.S. history, including her political activism, social impact, and international influence. Analysis of the authority, intersectionality, and agency of First Ladies in the aggregate and exploration of how individual First Ladies have interpreted and adapted this unique public position.

POL S 457X. International Terrorism and Insurgency. (2-1) Cr. 3. S. (Dual-listed with POL S 557X) Prereqs: 6 credits in social science; junior classification. Scientific
explanations for the causes and consequences of non-state political
violence, such as terrorism, insurgencies, political protests, and civil
war.Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

POL S 508X. Policy Implementation. (3-0) Cr. 3 S. Prereq: Six credits in political science or graduate standing. Examination
of the implementation phase of the policy process primarily within the
government sector with respect to specific programs, rules, or pieces of
legislation within a larger policy area, e.g., health, environment,
transportation, education, foreign policy.

POL S 530X. Foundations of Western Political Thought. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. (Cross-listed with CL ST 530X.) (Dual-listed with POL S 430 and CL ST 430.)Prereqs: 6 credits in political science, philosophy, or European history. Study of original texts in political thought ranging from the classical period to the renaissance.Topics
such as justice, freedom, virtue, the allocation of political power,
the meaning of democracy, human nature, and natural law.

POL S 553X. International Organizations. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. (Dual-listed with Pol S 453.) Prereq: POL S 251. Private and public organizations such as the United Nations, other specialized agencies, and multinational organizations, and their influence on our daily lives.

POL S 557X. International Terrorism and Insurgency. (2-1) Cr. 3. S. (Dual-listed with POL S 457X) Prereqs: 6 credits in social science; junior classification. Scientific explanations for the causes and consequences of non-state political violence, such as terrorism, insurgencies, political protests, and civil war.Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

PSYCH 320X. Sleep and Dreams. (2-1) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: PSYCH 101. Scientific study of sleep and dreams including basic biological and psychological aspects of sleep-wake cycles, the nature and function of dreams, and the role of sleep in human behavior, performance, and well-being. Sleep problems and their social consequences.

RELIG 368X. Religions of Ancient Greece and Rome. (3-0)
Cr. 3. S. (Cross-listed with CL ST 368X.) Nature, origins and development
of religious beliefs and practices in ancient Greece and Rome from
earliest times up to the rise of Christianity. Roles of divinities and
rituals in lives of individuals and families and the governing of
city-states and empires. Emphasis on historical contexts of the
Graeco-Roman world and influences of neighboring cultures in Africa and
Asia.

RESEV 603X. Foundations of Qualitative Inquiry in Education. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: C I 601.Focus on the nature of qualitative research, including the ways in which knowledge is produced through qualitative methodologies, the theoretical and epistemological underpinnings of qualitative research, the importance of theoretical and/or conceptual frameworks in qualitative research, and the various methodological approaches to qualitative research.

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SCM 434X. Implementing Process Improvement. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: SCM 424. Provides
hands-on opportunity to practice process improvement drawing on the
most frequently used tools from Six Sigma and Lean. Students apply tool
in local firms and use them in a final project. Emphasis on the
practical application of Six Sigma and Lean techniques.

SCM 492X. Supply Chain Management Live Case. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: SCM 301. Students
follow supply chain of major firm. Students are expected to complete
projects and present findings to senior leadership. Some offerings of
the course may involve travel around the United States and an
appropriate course fee will be required for those offerings.

SCM 553X. Supply Chain Planning and Control. (3-0) Cr. 3
F. Supply chain planning and control is the process which synchronizes
demand with manufacturing and distribution. Sales and operations
planning with emphasis on forecasting, master scheduling, materials
requirements planning, inventory management and demand planning. Linking
business plans and information systems for integration and distribution
channels are also covered. Emphasis on the strategic advantages of
linking business plans and demand forecasts.

SCM 690X. Special Topics in SCM.(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: SCM 601 or permission of instructor. Review of current issues in SCM.Provides opportunities to read and discuss research articles that made important contributions in SCM literature.

STAT 528X. Visual Business Analytics. (3-0 approx., online only) Cr. 3. F. Prereqs: Admission to the Master of Business Analytics Program. Types
of data displays; numerical and visual summaries of data; data
structures for data displays; data vs info graphics; good practices of
displaying data; human perception and cognition in data displays;
graphics as tools of data exploration; graphical diagnostics of
statistical models and machine learning procedures; strategies and
techniques for data visualizations; basics of reproducibility and
repeatability; web-based interactive applets for visual presentation of
data and results; programming in R. May not be used for graduate credit
in the Statistics program.

STB 596X.
Innovation Management in the Seed Biotechnology Industry. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereqs: Admission to Seed Technology and Business Graduate Program or consent of Instructor.
Biotechnology implementation in crop variety development, testing, and
production; organizational structure and Total Quality Management
principles applied to seed production and research laboratories;
policies, laws, regulations, and Intellectual Property Rights impacting
seed biotechnology Research & Development (R&D); relationships
between R&D and other parts of biotechnology companies.

SUS E 550X. Making Resilient Environments. (1-1-1) Cr. 3. F. (Cross-listed with C R P 550X) Major theories and ideas revolving around the concept of resilience. Assessing the social and political processes associated with policy making for resilience. Application of the concept of resilience in order to understand and evaluate environments. Evaluate the different approaches toward resilience and develop an understanding of the relationship between sustainability and resilience. Case studies of communities that proactively prepare for, absorb, recover from, and adapt to actual or potential future adverse events.

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U ST 275X. Integrative Undergraduate Pre-Research. (1-0) Cr.1. F. Skills for undergraduate students to prepare them for future research experiences. Students will learn about the benefits from being engaged in research, strategies for identifying research mentors, and skills to identify and apply for national research opportunities. Students will become familiar with core facets of research including hypothesis development, method selection, data collection, visualization, and analysis. Students will learn about the ethical issues facing research, local and national research regulatory agencies, and how to responsibly conduct research. Students will learn about tools to enhance their networking capabilities, identify potential careers research skills, and opportunities to advance their professional development.

U ST 303X. CALM Life Skills Seminar. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Senior classification.
CALM After the Storm is a course designed to help student-athletes
successfully transition to life after Iowa State University. The CALM
programming will include Career preparation, Adulthood, Life after
athletics, and Money management.

U ST 316X. Leadership in Peer Education. Cr. 2. S.This course will provide emerging student leaders preparing to be peer educators or peer mentors with an understanding of peer education. Students will be introduced to foundational theories of peer education and behavior change, connect their learning to previous experiences, and apply their learning to practice various peer education skills. Students will be expected to learn and practice essential peer education skills including effective listening, responding and referral, small group facilitation & dialogue, and developing inclusive environments.

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V C S 404X. Topics in Emergency and Critical Care. (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: Third year veterinary medicine program. Provide an introduction of common topics in emergency and critical care in companion animals. General learning goals for students in this course include developing the ability to utilize physical exam skills and historical findings to triage patients and assess stability.

V C S 482X. Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery Rotation. Cr. 2. F. S. SS. Prereq:
Enrollment in 4th year of the veterinary curriculum; completion of
primary care rotation or familiar with the Primary Care protocol; proof
of rabies prophylaxis and a protective titer. Basic principles of
veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Participation in dental cleaning
and scaling of the teeth in the oral cavity; positioning and
interpretation of dental radiographs; administration of regional
anesthesia; and patient care and animal handling, including instructions
of dental procedures and dental home care. Opportunities may be
available to practice oral surgery, extraction techniques and
radiographic positioning on cadaver specimens. Interaction with clients
during procedures and appointments. Opportunities to observe and assist
with advanced dentistry and oral surgery procedures as the need arises.
Experience in primary care rotation responsibilities.

VDPAM 478A. Swine Medicine Education Center: Swine Production Management and Consultation. Cr. 2. S. Prereq: VDPAM 310. Swine
production management and consulting skills within a progressive swine
production and management system. Time will be split approximately with
half in-class discussion topics of finance and business of the swine
industry and half on-farm learning opportunities where students will
visit a breeding farm, nursery facility, finishing facility,
wean-to-finish facility, gilt developer unit, and a truck wash facility.

VDPAM 478B. Swine Medicine Education Center: Swine Clinical Pharmacology and Treatment Management. Cr. 2. S. Prereq: VDPAM 310. Basic
and applied information on swine treatment options, strategies to
maximize efficacy, and skills to pursue judicious use of antimicrobials,
reproductive interventions, and the entire spectrum of drug therapies.
The course emphasizes case based application and decisions and is
approximately 30% web-based and 70% on-site including farms of a variety
of structures and functions. During the course, students prepare a
thorough evaluation of the pharmacologic interventions that may occur on
farms and then implement this evaluation in active production
facilities to maximize efficacy, compliance and animal welfare as part
of a comprehensive judicious use objective.

V MPM 360X. Global Health. (3-0) Cr. 3.(Cross-listed with MICRO 360X and GLOBE 360X.) Prereqs: Biol 211, and either Micro 201 or Micro 302. Global
Health explores health and its determinants across the world with a
commitment to the many disciplines and variables that influence health.
The course will stress the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and
the environment, with emphasis on poor countries. The course is designed
to challenge the typical understanding of what impacts health and to
stimulate the student to take an entrepreneurial approach to finding
solutions. Current events will be a major focus of the class. Within the
context of health and disease, topics will include poverty, infectious
diseases, gender, social media, climate change, animal health,
agriculture, and more. Each student will complete one case study on a
topic related to global health. Outside reading and films will be
required for each class meeting. There will be four exams. Students will
also be expected to sign up for Twitter and use Black Board.Meets International Perspectives Requirement

V MPM 503X. Safety in the Biological Laboratory. (2-0)
Cr. 1. F. Laboratory safety with emphasis on hazardous biological and
physical agents and materials, their safe handling and disposition, and
the local and federal rules and regulations pertaining to their use.

V MPM 517X. Gut Microbiome: Implications for Health and Diseases. (3-0) Cr.3. F. (Cross-listed with AN S 517X, FS HN 517X, and MICRO517X.) Prereq: Basic Knowledge in microbiology. Explore current research on gut microbiome including modern tools used to study the gut microbiome. Examine the linkages between gut microbiome and health status, diseases, and manipulation of gut microbiome to improve health.

V PTH 403X. Introduction to Pathology II. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: VPTH/BIOL 402. Continuation of pathology topics begun in VPTH 402. This consists of how specific organ systems respond to injury using principles and information covered in VPTH 402. Also included will be study of a set of prototypical diseases that affect humans and animals.

WLC 107X.
Introduction to Swahili. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Basics of grammar
and vocabulary within the context of the cultures where Swahili is
spoken. For students whose native language is not Swahili. Taught in
Swahili. Offered on-line.

W S 210X. Gender and Sexuality in American Pop Culture. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Analysis of the many codes that are conveyed thought popular culture texts, particularly regarding gender and sexuality. Influences on the developments of our identities that shape how we view the world. Intersectional topics include discussion of race and class.

W S 387X. First Ladies in U.S. History. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.(Cross-listed with HIST 387X and POL S 387X.) Evolution of the role and office of the First Lady in U.S. history, including her political activism, social impact, and international influence. Analysis of the authority, intersectionality, and agency of First Ladies in the aggregate and exploration of how individual First Ladies have interpreted and adapted this unique public position.